India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Himachal High Court Clarifies Meaning Of Putting Land To Use Under Tenancy Reform Act

Himachal High Court Clarifies Meaning Of Putting Land To Use Under Tenancy Reform ActIn a significant ruling for real estate development in the state, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, has clarified the interpretation of "putting land to use" under Section 118 of the Himachal Prades...

26 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

High Court Rules Annual Pay Increments Cannot Be Counted As Financial Upgradation For Employees

High Court Rules Annual Pay Increments Cannot Be Counted As Financial Upgradation For EmployeesIn a significant ruling for state government employees, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has clarified that routine financial adjustments do not count as promotional benefits under career progress...

25 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Kerala

IUML Candidate Challenges Kerala High Court To Overturn MLA NK Akbar's Recent Election Victory

IUML Candidate ChallengesKerala High CourtTo Overturn MLA NK Akbar's Recent Election VictoryThe electoral landscape of Kerala has once again drawn the focus of the judiciary as theKerala High Courtbegins reviewing a formal challenge to the2021assembly election outcome in the Guruvayur constit...

31 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Discharge Vouchers Signed Under Coercion Cannot Bar Arbitration: Delhi High Court Upholds Arbitral Award

When "Full and Final" Settlement Isn't: Delhi High Court Backs Insured Against Coercive Pact In a significant ruling that reinforces the rights of policyholders against insurers exercising disproportionate bargaining power, the Delhi High Court has dismissed a challenge by United India Insura...

18 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Indefinite Suspension of Excise Licences Without Cancellation Proceedings is Arbitrary: Himachal Pradesh High Court

End of the Line for Indefinite Suspensions: HP High Court Offers Relief to Bottling Firm In a significant ruling for businesses operating under regulated excise regimes, theHigh Court of Himachal Pradeshhas struck down an order suspending the licences ofMars Bottlers Una Private Limitedfor an...

23 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Translating Exhibited Documents Does Not Constitute Additional Evidence: Himachal Pradesh High Court

Beyond Language Barriers: HC Clarifies Rules on Translated Evidence In a significant ruling, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has clarified that the submission of translated versions of already-exhibited documents does not equate to leading "additional evidence." Justice Ajay Mohan Goel obs...

23 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Unsubstantiated Allegations and Second Marriage Bar Divorce on Grounds of Cruelty: Himachal Pradesh High Court

When Conduct Denies Relief: Himachal HC Rules on Matrimonial Cruelty In a firm reaffirmation of the principle that those seeking legal relief must come with clean hands, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has dismissed an appeal by one Desh Raj Gupta, who sought to dissolve his marriage on the g...

23 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Use of Notional Interest on Terminal Benefits for Ex-Gratia Eligibility Upheld: Delhi High Court

Assessing Financial Need: Delhi High Court Validates Use of Notional Interest in Ex-Gratia Claims In a significant ruling regarding the interpretation of welfare schemes for the families of deceased employees, the High Court of Delhi has affirmed that banks may calculate "notional interest" o...

26 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Conviction Without Established Identity of Accused is Invalid: High Court of Himachal Pradesh Overturns 2014 Road Accident Ruling

Failure to Identify: Himachal High Court Overturns Decade-Old Conviction in Landmark Road Accident Case In a significant ruling clarifying the limits of criminal evidence, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has set aside a 2014 judgment that convicted a citizen for a road accident dating back...

23 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Natural Justice Principles Govern Revenue Proceedings: High Court of Himachal Pradesh in Sudershan vs Divisional Commissioner

Upholding Fairness: High Court Sets Precedent for Administrative Transparency In a decisive judgment concerning the limits of administrative authority in land revenue proceedings, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has underscored that the machinery of the state must act within the strict con...

22 Sep 2025